Many Gaudiya Vaisnava acaryas have quoted verses from the Narada-pancaratra in their own works. Verses from the Narada-pancaratra have been quoted in the Bhakti-rsamrta-sindhu (1.2.11 and 13), the Laghu-bhagavatamrta (verse 147) and thirty-one times in the Hari-bhakti-vilasa.

The principal subject matter of this literature is Sri Krsna and it contains various names, mantras, prayers and kavacas related to Sri Radha-Krsna.

Vaisnava-dharma is the oldest religion. Indeed, worship of Lord Visnu is the eternal constitutional duty of all living entities. The Vaisnava religion is elaborately described in the Bhagavad-gita and the Srimad-Bhagavatam.

Vaisnava-dharma is also propagated in the Upanisads, wherein devotional service, which is the life and soul of Vaisnava-dharma, has been described in the form of codes.

About the Author:

Sri Narada-pancaratra is an ancient Vaisnava literature that was compiled by Srila Vyasadeva. It deals with five branches of transcendental knowledge and was spoken by Lord Siva to the great sage Narada. Another name of this literature is Jnanmrtasara. The five types of knowledge described in this book are-knowledge of the Absolute Truth, knowledge of liberation, knowledge of devotional service, knowledge of mystic yoga, and knowledge in the mode of ignorance.

Introduction

Sri Narada-pancaratra is an ancient Vaisnava literature that was compiled by Srila Vyasadeva. It deals with five branches of transcendental knowledge and was spoken by Lord Siva to the great sage Narada. Another name of this literature is Jnanamrtasara. The five types of knowledge described in this book are—knowledge of the Absolute Truth, knowledge of liberation, knowledge of devotional service, knowledge of mystic yoga, and knowledge in the mode of ignorance.

Many Gaudiya Vaiava acaryas have quoted verses from the Narada-pancaratra in their own works. Verses from the Narada-pancaratra have been quoted in the Bhakti-rasamtrasindhu (1.2.11 and 13), the Laghu-bhsgavatamrta (verse 147) and thirty-one times in the Hari-bhakti-vilasa. The principal subject matter of this literature is Sri Krsna and it contains various names, mantras, prayers and kavacas related to Sri Sri Radha Krsna.

Vaisnava-dharma is the oldest religion. Indeed, worship of Lord Visnu is the eternal constitutional duty of all living entities. The Vaisnava religion is elaborately described in the Bhagavad-gita and the Srimad-Bhagavatam. Vaisnava-dharma is also propagated in the Upaniads, wherein devotional service, which is the life and soul of Vaisnava-dharma, has been described in the form of codes.

Since time immemorial, Vaisnava literature has been divided into two classes—Pancaratra and Vaikhanasa. A mention of paracaratra is found in the Sãnti-parva of the Mahabharata. There, it is stated that the main subject matter of this literature is the path of surrender, or unalloyed devotion. According to the rules and regulations that are prescribed in the Fan carãtra, surrender to the Supreme Lord is the ultimate goal of all living entities. As a result of engaging in various types of pious activities, one’s heart becomes purified so that one automatically develops the mood of surrender.

The performance of both pious and impious activities are described in the Pancaratra. As a yogi makes his mind suitable for samadhi by the practice of yama and niyama—the follower of the Pancaratra makes his heart suitable for the worship of Lord Vasudeva by the practice of regulative devotional service. That is why the pancaratra system of religion is considered to be the preliminary stage of unalloyed devotional service to the Supreme Lord. Devotional service in the mood of sänta and dasya is stressed in this literature. Pancaratra deals with the rules and regulations that are prescribed on the path of complete surrender to the Supreme Lord.

The word pancaratra has been mentioned in an ancient scripture called Satapathabrahmana, which is a part of the Vedic literature. There, it is said that Lord Narayaia Himself has appeared in five features as the Pancaratra. In another ancient literature called Abidudhnya Samhita, it is said that the Supreme Lord personally composed the Pancaratra and revealed in it His five fèatures—Para, Byuha, Vibhava, Antaryami and Arcca. According to some scholars, the five branches of knowledge contained in the Pancaratra are Saiva, Saura, Sakta, Gauapatya and Paupata. There is no doubt that the knowledge presented in the Pancaratra was greatly respected by the people of ancient India.

Sri Narada-pancaratrais divided into five rãtras, or sections, and each rãtras consists of a number of chapters. A description of the introduction and propagation of the Pancaratra system of religion is found in the Santi-parva of the Mahãbhãrata. It is stated therein that Brahma first received this knowledge from the Supreme Lord, Narayana. Then, in due course of time, Brahma taught it to the great sages known as Barhisat. Later on, this knowledge was handed down to King Abikampana and some time thereafter it was lost. Finally Brahma who was born on a lotus flower received this knowledge to Vivasvan who then handed it down to Manu. From Manu Iksvaku received this knowledge and from him it was spread throughout the universe. When the universe will be annihilated at the time of final dissolution this knowledge will be merged within the body of Lord Narayana.

CONTENTS
Volume One

FIRST RATRA

CHAPTER 1:

The glories of the Narada-pancaratra, as told by Srila Vyasadeva to Sukadeva

1

CHAPTER 2:

Narada Muni hears a voice from the sky. The
glories of the Lord's prasada, as told by Lord
Brahma to Sanatkumara

25

CHAPTER 3:

The glories of Sri Krsna, as told by Lord Brahma to Sanat-Kumara

49

CHAPTER 4:

The glories of the Sri Krsna kavaca

75

CHAPTER 5:

Narada Muni receives the Sri Krsna kavaca

101

CHAPTER 6:

Conversation between Lomasa Rsi and Narada Muni

111

CHAPTER 7:

Narada Muni approaches the asrama of Mahadeva

131

CHAPTER 8:

Narada Muni's prayers to Mahadeva

157

CHAPTER 9:

Mahadeva instructs Narada Muni

169

CHAPTER 10:

The commencement of the great festival of Lord Brahma

181

CHAPTER 11:

The festival of Lord Brahma and presentations to Narada

205

CHAPTER 12:

Prayers offered to the Lord

217

CHAPTER 13:

Instructions by the Lord to the Gandharva, Upabarhana

241

CHAPTER 14:

Discussion of unchaste women

251

CHAPTER 15:

The deliverance of Narada Muni from his curse

285

SECOND RATRA

CHAPTER 1:

Mahadeva instructs Narada

295

CHAPTER 2:

A description of the universe

309

CHAPTER 3:

The revelation of mantras of Sri Radha

335

CHAPTER 4:

The glories of Sri Radha

365

CHAPTER 5:

The Sri Radha-kavaca

381

CHAPTER 6:

The glories of Sri Radha further explained

399

CHAPTER 7:

Narada Muni inquires from Mahadeva about liberation from material bondage

409

CHAPTER 8:

Narada Muni inquires from Mahadeva about the practice of mystic yoga

425

CONTENTS
Volume Two

Introduction

ix

THIRD RATRA

CHAPTER 1

Parvati Inquires From Mahadeva about the Process of
Worshiping Lord Visnu

1

CHAPTER 2

The Performance of Nyasa and the Chanting of Mantras While
Worshiping the Lord and His Various Energies

9

CHAPTER 3

An Explanation of Various Nyasas and Mantras

21

CHAPTER 4

A Further Explanation of the Performance of
Various Nyasas

31

CHAPTER 5

Meditation Upon Lord Krsna In His Transcendental
abode, Vrndavana

41

CHAPTER 6

The Process of Worshiping Lord Krsna Whereby one
Can attain Samipya-Mukti, the Liberation of Becoming
an Eternal associate of the Lord

55

CHAPTER 7

Instructions on Worshiping the Lord and His associates

63

CHAPTER 8

Further Instructions on Worshiping the Lord and His
Associates

77

CHAPTER 9

The procedure For Performing Fire Sacrifice

85

CHAPTER 10

Service to Lord Krsna after Diksa. Meditation
Upon Lord Krsna

93

CHAPTER 11

The Process of Worshiping Lord Krsna at Noon.
Meditation Upon Lord Krsna

101

CHAPTER 12

Service to Lord Krsna In the Evening
The Worship of the Gopis

111

CHAPTER 13

Worship of Lord Krsna In His Mantra Form The
Process of Tarpana

119

CHAPTER 14

The Chanting of Various Mantras and Their Results

129

CHAPTER 15

Description of Lord Krsna In Dvaraka

153

FORTH RATRA

CHAPTER 1

Mahadeva Narrates One Hundred and Eight Names
of Lord Krsna to Narada Muni

175

CHAPTER 2

The Glories of Lord Visnu, as Described In a
Conversation Between Parvati and Lord Siva

189

CHAPTER 3

The One Thousand Names of Lord Visnu, as told
by Lord Siva to Parvati

199

CHAPTER 4

Narada Muni Glorifies Lord Visnu

269

CHAPTER 5

The Trailokya-Mangala-Kavaca of Sri Krsna

277

CHAPTER 6

Prayers to Lord Gopala

289

CHAPTER 7

A Description of the Gopala-kavaca

295

CHAPTER 8

The One Thousand Names of Lord Gopala

301

CHAPTER 9

The Paraphernalia Used For Worshiping the Lord

357

CHAPTER 10

Five Types of Worship

363

CHAPTER 11

Twelve Kinds of Purification Practiced by Vaisnavas

71

FIFTH RATRA

CHAPTER 1

Lord Krsna's Instructions For the Age of Kali

379

CHAPTER 2

The Benefits of Chanting the Twelve-Syllable
and Eighteen-Syllable Mantras

405

CHAPTER 3

Methods For Meditating Upon the Lord and
Worshiping Him

423

CHAPTER 4

Further Descriptions of Meditation and
Worship of the Supreme Lord

435

CHAPTER 5

The One Thousand Holy Names of Sri Radha

447

CHAPTER 6

The Glories of the One Thousands Holy Names
of Sri Radha

505

CHAPTER 7

The Sri Radha-Kavaca

513

CHAPTER 8

An Explanation of the Meanings of Some of
the Supreme Lord's Holy Names

523

CHAPTER 9

Worship of and Mediation on Sri Radha

533

CHAPTER 10

The Practice of Mystic Yoga, or Mantra-Yoga

541

CHAPTER 11

The Glories of Mystic Yoga

555

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Many Gaudiya Vaisnava acaryas have quoted verses from the Narada-pancaratra in their own works. Verses from the Narada-pancaratra have been quoted in the Bhakti-rsamrta-sindhu (1.2.11 and 13), the Laghu-bhagavatamrta (verse 147) and thirty-one times in the Hari-bhakti-vilasa.

The principal subject matter of this literature is Sri Krsna and it contains various names, mantras, prayers and kavacas related to Sri Radha-Krsna.

Vaisnava-dharma is the oldest religion. Indeed, worship of Lord Visnu is the eternal constitutional duty of all living entities. The Vaisnava religion is elaborately described in the Bhagavad-gita and the Srimad-Bhagavatam.

Vaisnava-dharma is also propagated in the Upanisads, wherein devotional service, which is the life and soul of Vaisnava-dharma, has been described in the form of codes.

About the Author:

Sri Narada-pancaratra is an ancient Vaisnava literature that was compiled by Srila Vyasadeva. It deals with five branches of transcendental knowledge and was spoken by Lord Siva to the great sage Narada. Another name of this literature is Jnanmrtasara. The five types of knowledge described in this book are-knowledge of the Absolute Truth, knowledge of liberation, knowledge of devotional service, knowledge of mystic yoga, and knowledge in the mode of ignorance.

Introduction

Sri Narada-pancaratra is an ancient Vaisnava literature that was compiled by Srila Vyasadeva. It deals with five branches of transcendental knowledge and was spoken by Lord Siva to the great sage Narada. Another name of this literature is Jnanamrtasara. The five types of knowledge described in this book are—knowledge of the Absolute Truth, knowledge of liberation, knowledge of devotional service, knowledge of mystic yoga, and knowledge in the mode of ignorance.

Many Gaudiya Vaiava acaryas have quoted verses from the Narada-pancaratra in their own works. Verses from the Narada-pancaratra have been quoted in the Bhakti-rasamtrasindhu (1.2.11 and 13), the Laghu-bhsgavatamrta (verse 147) and thirty-one times in the Hari-bhakti-vilasa. The principal subject matter of this literature is Sri Krsna and it contains various names, mantras, prayers and kavacas related to Sri Sri Radha Krsna.

Vaisnava-dharma is the oldest religion. Indeed, worship of Lord Visnu is the eternal constitutional duty of all living entities. The Vaisnava religion is elaborately described in the Bhagavad-gita and the Srimad-Bhagavatam. Vaisnava-dharma is also propagated in the Upaniads, wherein devotional service, which is the life and soul of Vaisnava-dharma, has been described in the form of codes.

Since time immemorial, Vaisnava literature has been divided into two classes—Pancaratra and Vaikhanasa. A mention of paracaratra is found in the Sãnti-parva of the Mahabharata. There, it is stated that the main subject matter of this literature is the path of surrender, or unalloyed devotion. According to the rules and regulations that are prescribed in the Fan carãtra, surrender to the Supreme Lord is the ultimate goal of all living entities. As a result of engaging in various types of pious activities, one’s heart becomes purified so that one automatically develops the mood of surrender.

The performance of both pious and impious activities are described in the Pancaratra. As a yogi makes his mind suitable for samadhi by the practice of yama and niyama—the follower of the Pancaratra makes his heart suitable for the worship of Lord Vasudeva by the practice of regulative devotional service. That is why the pancaratra system of religion is considered to be the preliminary stage of unalloyed devotional service to the Supreme Lord. Devotional service in the mood of sänta and dasya is stressed in this literature. Pancaratra deals with the rules and regulations that are prescribed on the path of complete surrender to the Supreme Lord.

The word pancaratra has been mentioned in an ancient scripture called Satapathabrahmana, which is a part of the Vedic literature. There, it is said that Lord Narayaia Himself has appeared in five features as the Pancaratra. In another ancient literature called Abidudhnya Samhita, it is said that the Supreme Lord personally composed the Pancaratra and revealed in it His five fèatures—Para, Byuha, Vibhava, Antaryami and Arcca. According to some scholars, the five branches of knowledge contained in the Pancaratra are Saiva, Saura, Sakta, Gauapatya and Paupata. There is no doubt that the knowledge presented in the Pancaratra was greatly respected by the people of ancient India.

Sri Narada-pancaratrais divided into five rãtras, or sections, and each rãtras consists of a number of chapters. A description of the introduction and propagation of the Pancaratra system of religion is found in the Santi-parva of the Mahãbhãrata. It is stated therein that Brahma first received this knowledge from the Supreme Lord, Narayana. Then, in due course of time, Brahma taught it to the great sages known as Barhisat. Later on, this knowledge was handed down to King Abikampana and some time thereafter it was lost. Finally Brahma who was born on a lotus flower received this knowledge to Vivasvan who then handed it down to Manu. From Manu Iksvaku received this knowledge and from him it was spread throughout the universe. When the universe will be annihilated at the time of final dissolution this knowledge will be merged within the body of Lord Narayana.

CONTENTS
Volume One

FIRST RATRA

CHAPTER 1:

The glories of the Narada-pancaratra, as told by Srila Vyasadeva to Sukadeva

1

CHAPTER 2:

Narada Muni hears a voice from the sky. The
glories of the Lord's prasada, as told by Lord
Brahma to Sanatkumara

25

CHAPTER 3:

The glories of Sri Krsna, as told by Lord Brahma to Sanat-Kumara

49

CHAPTER 4:

The glories of the Sri Krsna kavaca

75

CHAPTER 5:

Narada Muni receives the Sri Krsna kavaca

101

CHAPTER 6:

Conversation between Lomasa Rsi and Narada Muni

111

CHAPTER 7:

Narada Muni approaches the asrama of Mahadeva

131

CHAPTER 8:

Narada Muni's prayers to Mahadeva

157

CHAPTER 9:

Mahadeva instructs Narada Muni

169

CHAPTER 10:

The commencement of the great festival of Lord Brahma

181

CHAPTER 11:

The festival of Lord Brahma and presentations to Narada

205

CHAPTER 12:

Prayers offered to the Lord

217

CHAPTER 13:

Instructions by the Lord to the Gandharva, Upabarhana

241

CHAPTER 14:

Discussion of unchaste women

251

CHAPTER 15:

The deliverance of Narada Muni from his curse

285

SECOND RATRA

CHAPTER 1:

Mahadeva instructs Narada

295

CHAPTER 2:

A description of the universe

309

CHAPTER 3:

The revelation of mantras of Sri Radha

335

CHAPTER 4:

The glories of Sri Radha

365

CHAPTER 5:

The Sri Radha-kavaca

381

CHAPTER 6:

The glories of Sri Radha further explained

399

CHAPTER 7:

Narada Muni inquires from Mahadeva about liberation from material bondage

409

CHAPTER 8:

Narada Muni inquires from Mahadeva about the practice of mystic yoga

425

CONTENTS
Volume Two

Introduction

ix

THIRD RATRA

CHAPTER 1

Parvati Inquires From Mahadeva about the Process of
Worshiping Lord Visnu

1

CHAPTER 2

The Performance of Nyasa and the Chanting of Mantras While
Worshiping the Lord and His Various Energies

9

CHAPTER 3

An Explanation of Various Nyasas and Mantras

21

CHAPTER 4

A Further Explanation of the Performance of
Various Nyasas

31

CHAPTER 5

Meditation Upon Lord Krsna In His Transcendental
abode, Vrndavana

41

CHAPTER 6

The Process of Worshiping Lord Krsna Whereby one
Can attain Samipya-Mukti, the Liberation of Becoming
an Eternal associate of the Lord

55

CHAPTER 7

Instructions on Worshiping the Lord and His associates

63

CHAPTER 8

Further Instructions on Worshiping the Lord and His
Associates

77

CHAPTER 9

The procedure For Performing Fire Sacrifice

85

CHAPTER 10

Service to Lord Krsna after Diksa. Meditation
Upon Lord Krsna

93

CHAPTER 11

The Process of Worshiping Lord Krsna at Noon.
Meditation Upon Lord Krsna

101

CHAPTER 12

Service to Lord Krsna In the Evening
The Worship of the Gopis

111

CHAPTER 13

Worship of Lord Krsna In His Mantra Form The
Process of Tarpana

119

CHAPTER 14

The Chanting of Various Mantras and Their Results

129

CHAPTER 15

Description of Lord Krsna In Dvaraka

153

FORTH RATRA

CHAPTER 1

Mahadeva Narrates One Hundred and Eight Names
of Lord Krsna to Narada Muni

175

CHAPTER 2

The Glories of Lord Visnu, as Described In a
Conversation Between Parvati and Lord Siva

189

CHAPTER 3

The One Thousand Names of Lord Visnu, as told
by Lord Siva to Parvati

199

CHAPTER 4

Narada Muni Glorifies Lord Visnu

269

CHAPTER 5

The Trailokya-Mangala-Kavaca of Sri Krsna

277

CHAPTER 6

Prayers to Lord Gopala

289

CHAPTER 7

A Description of the Gopala-kavaca

295

CHAPTER 8

The One Thousand Names of Lord Gopala

301

CHAPTER 9

The Paraphernalia Used For Worshiping the Lord

357

CHAPTER 10

Five Types of Worship

363

CHAPTER 11

Twelve Kinds of Purification Practiced by Vaisnavas

71

FIFTH RATRA

CHAPTER 1

Lord Krsna's Instructions For the Age of Kali

379

CHAPTER 2

The Benefits of Chanting the Twelve-Syllable
and Eighteen-Syllable Mantras

405

CHAPTER 3

Methods For Meditating Upon the Lord and
Worshiping Him

423

CHAPTER 4

Further Descriptions of Meditation and
Worship of the Supreme Lord

435

CHAPTER 5

The One Thousand Holy Names of Sri Radha

447

CHAPTER 6

The Glories of the One Thousands Holy Names
of Sri Radha

505

CHAPTER 7

The Sri Radha-Kavaca

513

CHAPTER 8

An Explanation of the Meanings of Some of
the Supreme Lord's Holy Names

523

CHAPTER 9

Worship of and Mediation on Sri Radha

533

CHAPTER 10

The Practice of Mystic Yoga, or Mantra-Yoga

541

CHAPTER 11

The Glories of Mystic Yoga

555

Sample Pages

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